The following is a review of the types of GK questions asked in the XAT exam over the past 5 years, along with the frequency of questions from such topics.
XAT 2019 - General Knowledge Sectional Review
| XAT 2019 General Knowledge Section Review | ||
| Topic | Number of Questions | Example |
| Geography | 2 | Which of the following countries does not border the Mediterranean sea? (Portugal) |
| Indian Law & Governance | 2 | What is article 356 of the Indian constitution? (Imposition of President's Rule) |
| Business and Trade Current Affairs | 4 | Which of the following countries is the largest source of imports to India as of the end of FY 2017-2018? (China) |
| Famous Authors | 1 | Who wrote the 'Autobiography of A Yogi'? (Paramhansa Yogananda) |
| Sports | 1 | Which of the following is very similar to Ice Hockey and is considered to be the national sport of Russia? (Bandy) |
| Indian and Global History | 4 | Name the Russian leader whose name is synonymous with the two reforms of Glasnost and Perestroika? (Mikhael Gorbachev) |
| Multi-lateral Organisations GK | 3 | Which UN member country does not recognize Armenia as a member of the UN? (Pakistan) |
| Technology Current Affairs | 1 | Which mobile service provider will launch GigaFiber broadband? (Jio) |
| Chemistry | 2 | What is the name of HCl and Nitric Acid that can dissolve metals? (Aqua Regia) |
| Indian Culture | 2 | What is the name of the Rajasthani folk dance which mimics the movement of snakes? (Kalbelia dance) |
| International Pacts & Treaties | 3 | What does the 1997 Kyoto Protocol focus on? (Climate Change) |
XAT 2018 - General Knowledge Sectional Review
| XAT 2018 General Knowledge Section Review | ||
| Topic | Number of Questions | Example |
| Geography, Locations, Capitals | 4 | Which of the following is not a French overseas territory? |
| Business and Trade Current Affairs | 4 | Which of the following mobile manufacturing companies does not have its headquarters in China? |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | What is showrooming? |
| Awards & Accolades | 3 | Who was Time magazine's POTY in 2017? |
| Indian Law & Governance | 2 | What is Article 35(A) of the Indian constitution? |
| Sports | 2 | Which independent athlete won a gold medal in 2016 Summer Olympics? |
| Famous Personalities, Heads of States | 1 | Match the surnames of heads of states (former or current) to their country. |
| Indian and Global History | 1 | Match the following Indus Valley sites to their states. |
| Technology Current Affairs | 1 | Which of the following is not a cryptocurrency? |
| Indian Culture | 1 | Match the music festivals to their states |
| Brands | 1 | Match the product brands with their respective companies |
XAT 2017 - General Knowledge Sectional Review
| XAT 2017 General Knowledge Section Review | ||
| Topic | Number of Questions | Example |
| Geography, Locations, Capitals | 5 | The International Court of Justice is located in? |
| Business and Trade Current Affairs | 4 | Which of the following brands is not owned by an Indian company? |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | What is the Barak 8? |
| Awards, Accolades, Recipients | 1 | Which author recently won the Booker Prize? |
| Famous Personalities, Heads of States | 2 | Match the following inventors with their inventions. |
| Indian and Global History | 1 | |
| Science & Technology Current Affairs | 1 | Which animal was categorized from "endangered" to "vulnerable" recently? |
| Indian Culture | 2 | The words 'Satyamev Jayate', inscribed on Indian currency, are taken from? |
| Brands, Films, Entertainment | 2 | Who directed the Oscar winning film "Gandhi"? |
| International Pacts and Treaties | 1 | Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC? |
| Important Dates, Events | 1 | In India, February 28th is celebrated as? |
| Currencies | 1 | Which of the following currencies does not match with its respective country? |
XAT 2016 - General Knowledge Sectional Review
| XAT 2016 General Knowledge Section Review | ||
| Topic | Number of Questions | Example |
| Geography, Locations, Capitals | 6 | Which Indian state has the highest percentage of forest cover? |
| Business and Trade Current Affairs | 5 | Which of the following is not a conglomerate? |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | What does 'New Horizon' refer to? |
| Indian Law and Governance | 1 | Which of the following true about the Budget estimates of 2015-2016? |
| Famous Personalities, Heads of States | 5 | Who is Perumal Murugan? |
| Science & Technology Current Affairs | 3 | Plasmodium Vivax is the root cause for which of the following diseases? |
XAT 2015 - General Knowledge Sectional Review
| XAT 2015 General Knowledge Section Review | ||
| Topic | Number of Questions | Example |
| Geography, Locations, Capitals | 8 | Which of the following are well-known industrial belts in India? |
| Business, Trade, and Economy | 2 | Which of the following statements about India's labour workforce is correct? |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | What is Qualified Institutional Placement? |
| Indian Law and Governance | 4 | Which of the following statements is true about the Union Budget of 2014? |
| Famous Personalities, Heads of States | 2 | Which of the following dignitaries visited India in 2014? |
| Science & Technology Current Affairs | 2 | Which of the following are Android operating systems? |
| Awards, Accolades and Recipients | 2 | Which of the following authors has not been awarded the Pulitzer Prize? |
| Films & Entertainment | 1 | Which Indian film was not nominated for 'Academy Award' in the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category? |
| Sports | 3 | Arrange the following cricketers in order of test wickets taken. |
| Indian and Global History | 1 | Arrange the following dynasties in chronological sequence. |
If you're preparing for XAT 2020, you may also be interested in reading about what you can expect from the QA section of XAT 2020. Also take a look at this guide for the Decision Making section of XAT 2020.
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nandan pawar
MBA aspirant, optimist and an ambivert. Love talking with people and a great listener.
I have zero knowledge of GK and current affairs, In the 2 XAT mocks I have taken, I have scored 1 and 1.5 marks. Having said this, is it suggestible for me to start preparing for Gk..? Or should I focus on other parts..? Please do suggest, I am confused and a bit scared of this.
19 Sep 2021, 05.15 PM
nandan pawar
MBA aspirant, optimist and an ambivert. Love talking with people and a great listener.
I have zero knowledge of GK and current affairs, In the 2 XAT mocks I have taken, I have scored 1 and 1.5 marks. Having said this, is it suggestible for me to start preparing for Gk..? Or should I focus on other parts..? Please do suggest, I am confused and a bit scared of this.
19 Sep 2021, 05.15 PM
nandan pawar
MBA aspirant, optimist and an ambivert. Love talking with people and a great listener.
I have almost zero knowledge of GK and current affairs. In the past 2 XAT mocks I have taken, I have scored 1 and 2 marks. Being said this, is it suggestible for me to start preparing for GK now..? Or is it ok leaving behind..? I have read in the article saying that, it plays a role in the final selection. Can you please elaborate on that. I mean, is it that, among 2 candidates having the same overall interview percentage, the one with a higher GK score will be given a priority..? or Does it have some dedicated weightage during final selection..?
19 Sep 2021, 05.29 PM